Francis "Boo" Edward Laprise's Obituary
Big Rapids - Francis E. "Boo" Laprise, Jr., 76, of Big Rapids, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his residence.
He was born February 14, 1945 in Big Rapids, the son of Francis Sr. and Marie (Nehmer) Laprise., and lived here his entire life. Boo formerly worked at Liberty Dairy and the Paris Bar, and retired from FRS (Fluid Routing Systems).
In 1964, he married Cheryl Starr, who survives him. Boo is also survived by his daughter Linda (Jeff) Burrows of Big Rapids; four grandchildren, Traci (Colton Keeler), Aaron, Cory (Brittney), and Justin Burrows; one great-grandson on the way, Samuel Lee Preston Burrows; his siblings, Marilyn Routley of Big Rapids, Betty Murphy of Grand Ledge, Pat Miracle of Evart, Cheryl Verburg of Morley, James Laprise of Big Rapids, and Bev Laprise of Big Rapids; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sisters Shirley and Janetta.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2021, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Dr. David B. Routley III officiating. Burial will follow in Highland View Cemetery. Boo's family will greet friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Memorial contributions in his name may be made for St. Mary/St. Paul Ministry, 102 Williams Street in Big Rapids. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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